But Lola Forpi, from campaign group Put Animals First, said: ‘All motorists must expect to go through the odd puddle here and there. As well as going for a drive, we’d recommend owners regularly go for âwalkiesâ as well if they want to have a very relieved pet.’

NOTE: In keeping with April Fools’ Day stories, all jokes end at noon. But did you spot that this story was, well, not true?